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Great prizes to be won inside this issue: Win a Family Ticket for West Midlands Safari Park Win tickets for Eternal Love at The Grand Theatre Win a course of Reflexology with LumĂŠ Retreat

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Inside: Restaurants, Motoring, Entertainment, Beauty, Home Furnishings, Interiors, Charities, Education, Local News and Events. 01

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A Message From The Hello readers, Welcome to the February/March edition of the Staffordshire Outlook magazine. Happy new year to you all! Hopefully 2014 will be a fantastic year for everyone. The team at the Staffordshire Outlook are extremely grateful to the local advertisers who choose to advertise their business in the magazine. 2013 was a great year with the magazine expanding in size and we are aiming in 2014 to bring you an even bigger magazine, watch this space! Thank you to the readers who continue to support your local magazine the

Staffordshire Outlook. We hope that you will use these reputable companies when the need arises, and don’t forget to mention Staffordshire Outlook if using any of the advertisers! The winners from the December/January edition are below. Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who entered. We continue to have some lovely comments from the winners of the great prizes they have won in the magazine. Don’t forget to enter the competitions in this edition; including a Family Ticket for the West Midlands Safari Park, A Course of Reflexology at Lume Retreat and tickets to see Eternal

Winner of Spa day for 2 at Lume Retreat Linda Davis, Staffordshire Winner of tickets for Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Grand Theatre Chelsea Sargeant, Rowley Kharis Harvey, Great Haywood Dennis Buck, Gnosall

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Editor Love at the Grand Theatre, you could be one of the lucky winners. Good luck! If you are a business owner and would like to be featured in the Staffordshire Outlook magazine then please contact us on the details below. If you belong to a local group or charity and would like forthcoming events published in this magazine please email info@ staffordshireoutlook.co.uk Enjoy your read…

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Contents

Nuffield Cosmetic Surgery 4 T.A Henn 6 Free Market Stall For Local Business 8 Win Tickets for Eternal Love 10 Hednesford Author gets publishing deal 12 Standeford Garden Construction 12 Exceptional Reupholster’s 13 British Heart Foundation 14 Inviting Lighting 17 Buckley Loft Conversions 20 Puzzles 22 Staffordshire Outlook Running For Compton Hospice 24 Penkridge History Society 24 Win A Family Ticket For West Midlands Safari Park 26/27 The Marmite Story by Robert Van Der Does 28/29 Recipe of the month 30 Blue Ginger, Cannock Restaurant Review 32/33 Want To Join A Male Choir? 34 ICare Community Meals on Wheels 35 Salon La Mink 36 To Botox or not to Botox 39 Lumé Retreat - Win a course of Reflexology 40 UltraSlim 42 Toms Tip 44 Donna Louise Children’s Hospice 44 Colwich Playgroup 45 Silent Guides in Penkridge 46 Swab for Margot 47 Made to Measure 48 Testimonials 49 Compton Hospice 50/51 Christmas Party Raises Cash For Charity 52 DSN 53 Shorade 55 The all new ADAM 56 Not of the Herd – Rob Taylor 58/59 Honda Civic Tourer 60 Don’t get caught out this winter 62 New Technology for Stafford Buses 64 Useful Numbers 65 Index of advertisers 66 Puzzle Solutions 66

We gratefully acknowledge the support of businesses whose adverts appear in Staffordshire Outlook magazine and whilst every care is taken to ensure accuracy, the publishers cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage or omission caused by error in the printing of an advert or editorial. All artwork is accepted on strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication. Adverts are accepted on the understanding that descriptions of goods and services are fair and accurate. Staffordshire Outlook magazine does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced, stored in any retrieval system of transmitted in any form – electronic, mechanical, photo copying or otherwise – without the prior consent of Staffordshire Outlook magazine.*total distribution 20,000 copies across two months.

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Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery is designed to change the shape of your features or the appearance of your body. Whether to go ahead is your personal choice. A key decision you need to make when thinking about any form of cosmetic surgery is the selection of your surgeon. Only with the guidance of a qualified surgeon should you consider any form of treatment or surgery. The first step is to make sure that your surgeon is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). Meeting your consultant is your first step towards achieving your goal. A consultation is an opportunity for both you and your surgeon to discuss your needs. Prepare for your consultation by making a checklist of questions or concerns you may have to ask the surgeon who will be performing the operation.

Successful cosmetic surgery begins with a thorough look at your health in addition to your reasons and goals for surgery. The surgeon will want to ask about your general health and past medical history, such as previous illnesses or operations, allergies, drugs you are taking and whether or not you smoke. It is handy to have this information with you. They will also ask you what changes you want to make and your reasons for making these changes. Feel free to go away and think about what you have discussed with your consultant. Ask more questions if you need to. It’s natural to have lots of questions as well as a few reservations. Don’t feel pressured into making any decisions. Cosmetic surgery is a giant step, but it’s a step that could make a huge difference to the way you feel as well as the way you look. Here are a few things to consider: • How do you want cosmetic surgery to make you feel?

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• Will cosmetic surgery change your lifestyle? • What are your particular concerns? • Do you have questions that we can help you answer? • What do you want to achieve? • How much will I need to pay and what is included? Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital in Tettenhall, the leading provider of private healthcare offer advice on cosmetic surgery. You can book a complimentary 10 minute one-to-one chat with a consultant on specified dates throughout the year. If you are considering cosmetic surgery and would like to find out more, this can be an excellent introduction to the range of procedures that are available. Their next cosmetic events are on Tuesday 11th February and Monday 3rd March 2014. Please call 01902 754177 to book a space.

Get ready for the new you. Wrinkle smoothing treatments, dermal fillers & chemical peels. All procedures are carried out by a Consultant Cosmetic Surgeon in our private hospital setting. You can be assured of the highest level of care giving you peace of mind every step of the way.

Call 01902 754177 or go to nuffieldhealth.com Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital, Wood Road, Tettenhall, WV6 8LE

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A Sparkling Launch

for a New Look Wolverhampton Family Jewellers and the most pleasant shopping experience for our customers enabling a more browser friendly layout. “Our offering has evolved over recent years in line with consumer demands and now along with our high quality fine jewellery, we have secured for Wolverhampton some of the most successful fashion jewellery brands, to appeal to all generations and tastes. This contemporary new look reflects that.

Three generations of the Henn family (from left to right): Alan Henn, his wife Annabelle, their son John Henn and wife Magali, their daughter Amélie and the soon to be newest addition to the family

On Thursday 21st November 2013, T. A. Henn celebrated the next milestone in its storied history with an evening launch party for the newly refurbished store on Princess Street, Wolverhampton. The invitation-only launch party was attended by over 160 customers and numerous jewellery representatives brought their entire collection for a special viewing. The evening also marked the launch of the brand new T. A. Henn online store at www.tahenn.com. Now in its sixth generation, the family-owned company has grown and changed with the times since its inception in 1847 to give the best possible service to its customers. This recent refurbishment is no exception, with an investment of over £160,000 to regenerate the shop into a fresh, relaxing environment, complete with dedicated Wedding Ring/Fine Jewellery and Watch booths. The result is a beautifully lit, sophisticated showroom that would rival anything in central London, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere from the knowledgeable staff. Company Director John Henn is clearly pleased with the outcome: “This refurbishment was a logical, necessary step to take to provide a top quality environment

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“The positive feedback from the launch was great to hear and it was lovely to see our customers enjoy the evening, complete with unique offers, complimentary gifts and refreshments. We will be learning from this event when planning for future ones so that many more of our clients have the chance to come along”. Hot on the heels of the launch evening, T. A. Henn also ran a special, one-day only event for the internationally popular Pandora Jewellery brand on Saturday 23rd November. A unique Pandora treasure tower, full of drawers concealing mystery Pandora gifts ranging from charms to bracelets. Each customer who spent over £75 on Pandora products was able to select one of these drawers and receive their free gift. The event saw hundreds of people come through the doors, with additional help from T. A. Henn promotional staff in Wolverhampton city centre guiding the way. In the lead up to Christmas, customers were able shop in the comfort of their own home on www.tahenn.com with free UK delivery on orders over £25, or a free ‘collect in store’ option. Customers can browse fashion jewellery, watch and giftware ranges, with new lines added weekly and fine jewellery ranges added in the early part of this year. John Henn commented: “The new website is an ongoing project. It is still in its infancy, as the weeks and months go on we will be adding more products, new brands and increasing our range to include our fine jewellery. In addition to regularly visiting our website, customers can keep up to date with the latest news and offers via our Facebook and Twitter accounts. “We recently received an award for outstanding achievement in the Portas Pilot Scheme and WV One Mystery Shopper Awards. To be recognised as one of the top ten retailers in Wolverhampton for customer service is a great achievement, and brings recognition for our continued efforts.”

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l Businesses…

Loca Free Market Stall for Penkridge Market has launched an initiative today, to help new entrepreneurs and local businesses in 2014. They are offering any new or existing business in the Parish of Penkridge the opportunity to take a free stall on the Market, for one day, to help ‘test’ their business idea or to promote their existing business to new customers. The Market, which attracts up to 5,000 people each Market day, draws people in from around the Region, including people from as far as Telford, Stoke and Walsall. It is therefore a great place to ‘test’ a new business idea or to promote an existing business to new visitors to the area. Matt Williams, Manager at Penkridge Market said: “We realise that people visiting the Market may not be aware of the businesses in Penkridge itself, so we really want to help local businesses promote themselves to a new audience and hopefully gain new customers. We know how tough it is for any business during this difficult economic climate, but especially for anyone starting up a business. So we really hope the free stall offer will help attract and create some new exciting businesses.”

Matt is kindly offering local businesses a 10 foot pitch on the Market on either a Wednesday or a Saturday. Each business can use the pitch for one day, per year, on a first come first served basis.

have the necessary equipment the Market will even provide a table.

The pitch can be used to sell your products or to simply promote your business by handing out leaflets, running a competition or raising money for charity. If you do not

For further information and to book a stall on the Market please call Matt Williams on 01785 714221. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

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Penkridge Market is situated in the centre of Penkridge, and is signposted off the A449 (postcode ST19 5AP). Admission and parking is free!

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It’s been a crazy few months for Cloudy2Clear Windows. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has grown rapidly as homeowners take advantage of their services. Managing Director Brian Stanley feels that it’s all about service. ‘Our product is simple. If your double glazing is misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 5 year guarantee. But it’s not

just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Many tradespeople have struggled since last year and I honestly feel that during the good times a minority perhaps didn’t focus on customer care as much as they should have done. We make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle. I often get comments back from customers on how they really didn’t expect that sort of service which, in a way, is very sad for the service industry as a whole.’ Cloudy2Clear service the Cannock

and Stafford areas and Brian is finding that his approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends

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Competition e tr a e h T d n ra G n to Wolverhamp

Three lucky winners can each win 2 tickets for Eternal Love on Tuesday 25 February at 7.30pm English Touring Theatre presents the Shakespeare’s Globe production ETERNAL LOVE the story of Abelard and Heloise at the Grand Theatre Wolverhampton from Tuesday 25th February to Saturday 1st March. Written by Howard Brenton, Director John Dove, the same creative team who brought the vivid and vibrant Anne Boleyn in 2012 now offer a real treat with their next spellbinding tale. When Abelard begins a wild affair with his brilliant student Heloise, his enemies find the perfect pretext to destroy him. Abelard is already on thin ice with the church over his contentious views and when Heloise bears his child out of wedlock, their affair becomes the scandal of the age. With its dynamic, contemporary language, stunning costumes and terrific live music, ETERNAL LOVE makes history burst into life in an energetic, visceral and above all highly entertaining style. Previously titled In Extremis and following a triumphant season at Shakespeare’s Globe, audiences outside of London now get the chance to revel in this funny, passionate and legendary love story. ‘A play for today in medieval costume’ The Guardian **** ’Lively and thought-provoking…with sly humour and slapstick the language pulses with energy’ Sunday Times

To book tickets and for more information please call the Box Office on 01902 42 92 12 or visit our website at www.grandtheatre.co.uk where you can also find details on our Accessible Performances.

To be in with a chance of winning simply answer the following question correctly and email your answer to info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford, Shropshire TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number to arrive by the 18th February 2014. Winners will be notified by telephone.

Eternal Love is written by Howard? A Jones B Hughes C Brenton Competition Terms and Conditions Winners to collect tickets from the box office on the night of the performance. Tickets cannot be exchanged and no cash alternative prize nights available. Winners may be required to partake in relevant publicity.

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after 26 years l ea d ng hi is bl pu s re cu Hednesford author se Author Rosemary Craddock, aged 80, who was born in and lived all her life in Hednesford, Staffordshire has secured a publishing deal with her latest novel The Lovegrove Hermit, after a gap of 26 years. Rosemary’s first book (The Secret House) was published in 1979 and she then went on to have a book published nearly every year until 1986 when The Devil’s Folly was launched. She has been writing since childhood and has had several novels published full of mystery, romance and intrigue, most of them set in the nineteenth century.

decided to go ahead and publish it. I’m already working on the next one, so watch this space!” Gill Jackson, managing director of Robert Hale Ltd said “We’re delighted to have Rosemary back on board! With a story as good as The Lovegrove Hermit we were very pleased to be offered it, and to welcome Rosemary back to Hale.” The book was published on 31st October 2013 and is available to buy in Hednesford Library as well as via www.halebooks.com.

In 1987, after writing seventeen chapters of her work in progress, Rosemary decided that there was something missing so she put it to one side. She did not write again for many years. Two years ago, Rosemary watched a Tom Stoppard play called Arcadia and it was this play that inspired her to write a book where one of the characters was a hermit and the name The Lovegrove Hermit came to her immediately. All bundled up, with the synopsis and a covering letter, the manuscript was sent off to her previous publisher – Robert Hale Ltd and they almost immediately came back and offered her a publishing contract. Rosemary said “I’m delighted after all this time, that the same publisher enjoyed my book and

truction Standeford Garden Cons Established in 1954 for Garden Construction and more! Standeford Garden Construction is a family run Business established in 1954 and is now into the fourth generation of the Wright family. Over the years we have earned a reputation for constructing gardens of the highest quality where preparation and attention to detail are paramount. We are the experts in Garden construction based at Old Stafford Road in Coven, Standeford Garden construction includes many components within the garden landscaping sector ranging from Driveways, Tarmac, Block-paving, Gravel, Fencing, Turfing, Slabbing, General Landscaping, Site Clearance and much more. We also provide a supply only for Soil, Stone, Sand, Logs and Kindling. 12

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FAMILY RUN BUSINESS All work is expertly crafted by trained professionals, and finished to a very high standard. We provide an extensive range of services to suit every taste and budget. So if you’re looking to transform your garden and outside space to the highest standard that will make you the envy of your street call now for a free no obligations quote. Old Stafford road Slade Heath, Coven WV10 7PH 01902 790238 07748 636549 Like our page on Facebook - Standeford Garden Construction

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Exceptional Sofa Ma As an alternative if you cannot part with your existing suite we offer an exceptional reupholster service that goes above and beyond recovering your choice of fabrics and leathers. We can recreate the original or even better than the standards of the suite or sofa, chairs that you already have and cherish. As standard we strip your lounge sofas back to the frame and start all over again using superior foams, fillings, springs, cushions, then finished by our highly experienced craftsmen to achieve a truly unique lounge setting. We can pick your existing suite up from your home to reupholster, we also offer you a replacement suite while carrying out all work, and then when weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve finished we deliver back to your home.

Our gallery of fabric books give a good reflection to our capacity to create almost any type of design, using all our experience, drive and passion.

Why not pay us a visit in 2014 and choose either a new suite or take advantage of our reupholster service, and see us in the manufacturing process, as we do it all in our factory showroom at Cannock.

If you would like to view more of what the team at Ralvern ltd manufacture and reupholster take a look at our website gallery page for more inspiration.

www.ralvernupholstery.co.uk You can contact us at any time via email at sales@ ralvernupholstery.co.uk Or call Simon or Chris Edwards on 01543 505539 Ralvern Ltd, Unit 19 Martindale Business Park, Hawks Green, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 7XN

Bespoke Sofa Manufacture & Re-Upholstery Specialist Our team of highly skilled professional craftsmen, create and manufacture sofaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s from design, for a living space that is truly unique. Coupled with our huge selection of fabrics we have the ability to create almost any type of bespoke design. Using traditional skills, we can also strip down your old suite or sofa and re-create the original design with our superior re-upholstery which is highly renowned for its finish and meticulous detail. For a truly unique and individual lounge setting we welcome you to our factory showroom to see what we can create for you.

Contact Simon Edwards or Chris Edwards on 01543 505539 Email: sales@ralvernupholstery.co.uk www.ralvernupholstery.co.uk Unit 19, Martindale, Hawks Green, Cannock, Staffordshire - WS11 7XN

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dation The British Heart Foun

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) Stafford Furniture and Electrical Store is urgently appealing to the local community to search through their homes for any unwanted, good quality items including suites, sofas, beds, tables and chairs, TV’s, microwaves and Hi-Fi’s.

100% of all the profits will go towards funding the fight against heart disease. The Stafford Store stocks a wide range of household goods and operates by selling donated furniture & electrical items still in good working order. All the money raised from the Store will help the BHF fund pioneering research and continue its fight for every heartbeat.

The Stafford Store also offers a free collection service for these unwanted items which can be booked online at bhf.org.uk/free so having a spring clean has never been so easy! Julie Currie, Area Manager for the Stafford BHF Store said: “To help us raise vital money to fund the BHF’s lifesaving research we need the Stafford locals to donate their unwanted furniture and electricals to the Store. We are urging people if they are having a clear-out to book a free collection with us – it’s an easy way to support the nation’s heart charity.” “When you consider that selling two sofas could fund one of our young scientists for a whole day, it really puts it into perspective how much this Store can help those in need and help us fight for every heartbeat.”

To arrange a free collection please call the Stafford Store on 0844 848 9618 or visit bhf.org.uk/free to book your collection online. 14

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DONATE YOUR FURNITURE AND ELECTRICALS and we’ll pick up your items for FREE Your unwanted furniture and electricals can help us fight back against heart disease. We collect all sorts of items: • • • • •

Sofas, beds, tables, chairs TVs, Hi-Fi’s Washing machines, fridges Small electrical items Games consoles, docking stations

Call 0844 848 9618* or book online at bhf.org.uk/collection Please don’t be disappointed if we are unable to accept items for reasons of safety or quality

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CANNOCK’S LARGEST DISPLAY OF FIRES & FIREPLACES

* Fireplaces made to measure * Over 100 fires/fireplaces on display * Delivery & installation services available

*Choice of 45”-54” marble fireplaces just £499 or complete with 3.9kw gas fire just £599

* Open to the public * Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm * Saturday 10am - 4pm

* Free surveys

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Roll-A-Robe fitted mirror wardrobes will enhance the decor of any bedroom by adding light and the impression of doubling the room size.

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Sliding doors that move aside without the intrusion of hinged doors and so giving more living space, with the addition of planned wall to wall, floor to ceiling storage.

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The Lighting

Inviting Lighting After 17 years working in retail lighting as manager of Aspect Lighting - a quality lighting showroom in Sedgley, Paul Longstaff decided to take over The Lighting Warehouse business. Using his experience he needed to adapt to the changing market place, by offering a wider choice in affordable lighting giving value for money, but also showing customers the variety of quality lighting available. Paul prides himself on outstanding customer

service. Always on hand to advise - the right fitting can add the finishing touches or totally transform a room. Perhaps a mirror will help to reflect extra light or increase the size of the room.

Warehouse If you are looking for stunning lighting for your home call in and see us.

With this in mind Paul offers a home consultation service, already proving popular. Customers can see their ideas lit up in their own homes. Whether creating a feature or providing discreet subdued lighting, a home consultation ensures that the desired effect is achieved. Paul invites you to visit the showroom to browse or thumb through the brochures for ideas to light up dark winter nights.

We stock an extensive range of traditional, modern and contemporay lighting. Unit 22 Longford Industrial Estate, Longford Road, Cannock WS11 0DG

Tel: 01543 572444

Here at Dream Kitchens and Bathrooms showroom in Cannock we have all the expertise and help you will need to make your dream kitchen or bathroom plans come true. 2 large showrooms with a huge range of kitchens and bathrooms to suit all requirements. From designer, contemporary or traditional.

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DESIGN • PLANNING • CONSTRUCTION

Buckley Loft Conversions have been established for over 20 years and is a family managed company based in Cannock Staffordshire, producing 1000’s of outstanding conversions and extensions all over the Midlands area, adding space, value and style with innovative designs and high quality construction. Whatever your budget or requirements a loft, garage conversion, or extension could be the ideal solution for your particular needs, without all the stress or financial considerations that a move can entail. With the added bonus of providing additional usable floor space, personal design input and the increase in value to your property, even in the current economic climate it still makes a wise financial decision. To help, we provide a Free Design and Quotation - We visit your property, discuss your needs and ideas and return, with hopefully a proposed design you will be delighted with. We are aware from experience that for many clients it is a stressful and confusing area. From the initial survey you will be given a fully inclusive quote. We will take care of the Architectural Plans, Building Regulations approvals and if necessary, any planning requirements through to completion. We will guide you through the process with the minimum of disruption, to achieve a first class finish that we are so proud of. For your peace of mind we are 20

members of Federation of Master Builders, Masterbond, Fairtrades and Staffordshire Trade Registered. We have our own in-house team of professionals, Surveyors, Architectural, Administrative and Construction personnel, which will design, plan and construct your project to suit your individual needs and budget. All our constructions are overseen by our Operations Manager, to help ensure minimal disruption, high quality workmanship and the necessary compliance with current Health & Safety legislation. How height, does the loft have to be? This is often one of the first questions we are asked. From the loft floor to the ceiling we advise around 2.3 metres. Anything below and it is not possible to construct a loft conversion, unless we are able to raise the roof to create the necessary additional height. This is an altogether a more complex and costly construction, but one we frequently undertake. If you are limited by height, you are still able to utilise the space, to provide a boarded storage area which provides useful storage, complete with a loft ladder for easy access.

Where loft height is limited, we have seen a substantial increase in the demand for Garage Conversions. We were approached recently by Real Homes Magazine to provide a case study of a recently completed Garage Conversion, which they featured in their September issue. The design was an instant hit with the magazine, it achieved a spacious kitchen - dining area, but also leaving a proportion of the garage as a useful storage area. We have extensive experience in all aspects of construction and a considerable amount of extensions are also built, sometimes concurrently whilst we are carrying out a loft or garage conversion. Our website www.loft-conversions.com shows a selection of these photographs that are reproduced with the kind permission of our clients. Please take a look for inspiration and to see the endless possibilities that can be developed to enhance your house and make it your perfect home. Our website only demonstrates out constructions, we do not use any studio, or Velux promotional literature, as we want our clients to see the quality of our work, although we have to give credit for the beautiful interiors to our clients.

For a Free Design and Quote Call 0800 136 152 and visit our website www.loft-conversions.com for inspiration and up to date news and features.

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Run Staffordshire Outlookice! for Compton Hosp

On the 6th April 2014, Sharon Caldwell (Staffordshire Outlook Sales Director) and her sister Michelle Caldwell will be running the Greater Manchester Marathon for their chosen charity Compton Hospice. Sharon and Michelle started running in 2013 to get fit, and have always said they would like to complete a marathon, so this year they decided it would be the year for them to do it and also raise some money along the way!

They chose Compton Hospice after knowing people who have spent time at the hospice and knowing how excellent the staff are. It takes over £6 million pound every year for Compton Hospice to provide its services to patients free of charge. With government funding only providing one third of this, the hospice relies heavily on fundraising to maintain its level and quality of care. With only a couple of months to go Sharon and Michelle are now clocking up the miles and with the winter in full swing they have to keep reminding themselves that this will be a massive achievement and that they will be raising money for such a great cause. If you would like to sponsor Sharon and Michelle then please visit their Just Giving page:www.justgiving.com/sharon-michelle-caldwell

iety Penkridge History Soc Members of the local history group have held a book launch for the now completed second volume of A History of St Michael’s School 1927 – 1950. The book was partly written by Mr Phil Gollings. Mr Gollings, who was a regular visitor to the school and a long standing member of The Royal British Legion sadly died before he could finish the book. His son, Graham Gollings, took over the task and along with Mr Phil Byron, the brother of Mr Gollings senior presented a copy to Mrs J Grundy, Head Teacher of the school. The presentation was also attended by was the school’s Chair of Governors, Mrs Esther Bird, and pupils Darci Dobson, Izzy Austin, Jacob 24

Hodgkinson and William Mackrory. A cheque for £100 was also donated to the school from the first sales of the book. The book is published by Great Marsh Publications. Volume

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Safari Pa d n la id M st e W : re lo p Time to Ex There are more than 1,700 magical animal encounters at the award-winning West Midland Safari Park, which opens its gates for summer on Saturday, 15th February 2014. Open daily up to 7th November 2014, the Park offers an impressive line-up of fantastic family fun all set in 200 acres that combines animals galore with super exhibits and great family fun rides.

New for 2014 The first ever “Explorers Week” is being held at the Park from 15th to 23rd February 2014. This is the ideal time to meet new costume characters ‘Livingstone’ and ‘Stanley’ and to join in with a variety of hands-on activities throughout half term and feel like a real explorer!

Realm of the Lions One of the latest exhibits to be incorporated into safari drive is Realm of the Lions – which was completed

in 2013 to mark the Park’s 40th anniversary. The entire exhibit has been fully landscaped to create the appearance of savannah grassland and themed with boulders, plants and sculpted lion head rockwork from which a waterfall cascades into a pool below. It encompasses an off-road track for visitors to experience what driving through the bush might be like and a new lion house. More importantly the entire area that spans almost seven and a half acres, provides important and essential enrichment for the Park’s pride of 13 African lions.

Wild and Wonderful Animals The inspiring four-mile, safari is home to a variety of wild and wonderful animals such as Indian Rhino; Cheetah; White Lions; Tigers; Giraffe; African Wild Dogs and Elephants - what’s more, as this is a self-drive safari in your own vehicle you even get the chance to feed some of the animals too – special diet animal food is available to buy on arrival. And, you can drive through as many times as you wish!

Guided Minibus Tours If you prefer to be driven, then you are able to book a guided minibus tour – please ask for details when you arrive – it is always very popular, so early booking is recommended.

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Exciting Exhibits There are some marvelous attractions to visit on foot, too! Penguin Cove, for instance, can be found in Discovery Trail along with a variety of splendid other attractions like Twilight Cave; Mark O’Shea’s Reptile World, Creepy Crawlies, Seaquarium and Sea Lion Theatre, with live Sea Lion shows performed several times each day.

Lovely Lemurs “Walking with Lemurs” is the perfect place to encounter lemurs at close quarters in the largest Lemur Walk-through in the UK. This exciting exhibit is located in natural woodland beside a centuries old lake and is home to a variety of Lemur that include Ring Tailed, White-Front Brown and Red Bellied – all native of Madagascar and now totally free range at the Park.

African Village Then, there’s an African themed interactive village that comes complete with village ‘huts’ and an African home that allows visitors to peek behind the scenes to catch a glimpse of what life could be like in an African Village. There are also plenty of friendly animal encounters that include the opportunity to feed

highly interesting and often amusing little animals.

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some of the Somali Sheep, Pygmy Goats and Cameroon Sheep.

Mischievous Meerkats Last but not least, is Meerkat Mayhem. The exhibit has glass walls to allow the perfect viewing opportunity of these

Hippo Lakes is home to the largest family group of Hippo in the Country and the Safari Express Train ride takes the direct route from the car park to the Leisure Area, which is packed with all kinds of fun rides and attractions, including some exhilarating rides like the Black Fly! Twister! Wild River Rafting! Rhinocoaster! Zambezi Water Splash

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and Venom, as well as Cubs Kingdom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; an area especially created for younger members of your group.

Seasonal events Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more the Park has a great line up of seasonal events too. Late night opening throughout August, Spooky Spectacular for October half term, Firework Festival in November, Wild Winter Weekends to bridge the gap between winter and spring, culminating in Santa Safari - a Christmas Wonderland that starts in December.

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Email your answer to: info@staffordshireoutlook.co.uk or on a postcard to 30 Swinburne Close, Sutton Heights, Telford. TF7 4PZ with your name, address and telephone number. Entries to be received by arrive by Friday 7th March 2014 Competition Terms and conditions Winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries and notified by telephone. Prize is a family ticket this will be for four persons to visit on one occasion. It includes admission to the safari and all exhibits, but does not include amusement rides. Prize must be redeemed by the 7th November 2014. No cash or alternative prize available. All entry details will be forwarded to West Midlands Safari Park. 01952 321334 | WWW.STAFFORDSHIREOUTLOOK.CO.UK

ite Story The Marm van der Does By Robert

Marmite, the world famous dark brown food paste produced from yeast extract, has its origins in 1902 in the Staffordshire town of Burton upon Trent. In the late nineteenth century the German scientist Justus von Liebig discovered that the yeast extracted from the brewing of beer could be concentrated, bottled and eaten. This gave the Gilmour family of Burton the idea a few years later of forming the Marmite Food Extract Company. With their yeast supplied by nearby Bass Brewery, the family set up a factory in their home town -where it remains to this day- and gave birth to what would soon become an

international phenomenon. Within five years they required a second factory in Camberwell Green, London. In 1990, following decades of growing popularity, Marmite became a subsidiary of Best Foods Inc. The Marmite trademark currently falls under the aegis of Anglo-Dutch multinational consumer goods company Unilever, who merged with Best Foods Inc. in 2000. It says much about Marmite’s unique taste and people’s familiarity with it that they are often unable to separate the product from the brand name. There are in fact other yeast-based food spreads with a similar taste found worldwide, perhaps most famously the Australian Vegemite, but they are rarely as strongly or distinctly flavoured as Marmite and in most cases were deliberately created with a slightly altered version of the original in mind. The official Marmite recipe is a secret, but ingredients aside from the glutamic acid-rich yeast extract include sodium

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chloride, vegetable extract, folic acid, niacin, thiamine and riboflavin. The official Marmite marketing slogan is “Love it or hate it”, which reflects the undeniable fact that Burton’s finest is among the most divisive of food products. While a huge number of people adore Marmite and cannot get enough of the stuff, there is a possibly equal-sized amount of consumers who are simply unable to tolerate it anywhere near their mouths. Very rare is it to come across a person who feels indifferent towards Marmite, which is a sure indication of how well-established the brand has become, especially in its home country: a British institution no less. Indeed nowadays it is common to hear the name Marmite used as an adjective, with people relating to it anything that polarises opinion. Even the bulbous-shaped glass jar is easily identifiable and has become, arguably, synonymous with Marmite. Likewise the logo, with its white lettering on a red banner set amid a yellow background has been a ubiquitous sight in food retailers

for nearly a century. In fact it is the image in the white space beneath the red banner that reveals how the product got its name. It depicts a large covered earthenware cooking pot, known in French as a ‘marmite’. It therefore follows that Marmite was originally sold in Britain in such pots, it was in the 1920s that the glass containers became the means of supply. Only as recently as 2006 was a variation in the form of a smaller, squeezy plastic jar introduced. As a note of caution to travellers to Australia or New Zealand, the Marmite found on sale in that part of the world is of a slightly altered

composition to the British original. The success early on of Marmite led to a sale of rights in 1908 to Sanitarium Health Food Company to distribute the product over there. As a result it has for many decades been manufactured in Christchurch, New Zealand but with different quantities of ingredients and with the adding of sugar and caramel. It has been described as having a notably “less tangy” taste than the British version and is also packaged in a very different container. While undoubtedly popular in Oceania – true Marmite cannot be found thereit is not what enthusiasts of the real Burton-based Marmite are used to.

Marmite owes much of its popularity to its versatility. It is a nutritious, savoury spread that can be enjoyed on sandwiches with or without butter, on toast, on crackers, or even when added to hot water in the same way as Bovril. It is also totally vegetarian and being yeast-based is an excellent source of vitamins, so much so that it was even issued to British troops in the First World War and was used to treat malnutrition during the 1934-5 Sri Lankan malaria epidemic.

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Recipe Of The Month

Recipe provided by Wayne - Personal Chef Major Cuisine

Steamed Shin of Beef and Oxtail Pudding When you think of making a dish in these winter nights it’s hard to believe that cooking meat for hours in pastry would be such a warming delight that is hearty, full of ﬂavour and inexpensive. In the early 17th

century after the invention of the pudding cloth the Brits went mad for puddings, when the men were toiling in fields it allowed their wives to do chores whilst the pudding was steaming away in

INGREDIENTS MEAT FILLING*

• Diced shin of beef 400g • Oxtail 600g • Diced carrot 50g • Diced onion 50g • Diced celery 25g • Quartered mushrooms 100g • Chopped garlic 1tsp • Chopped thyme 1tsp • Beef stock 1ltr • Red wine 100ml • Tomato paste 2tsp • Seasoned ﬂour (paprika) 50g SWEET PASTRY

• Flour S/R 300g • Suet 100g • Water 50ml • Chopped herbs 1tsp METHOD

1. Coat oxtail and beef with ﬂour, place in a pan of hot oil and seal on all sides, place in a casserole dish. 30

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Serves 4 their kitchens. The pudding would act as stodge, sweet or savoury it served its purpose by filling the hungriest of men. I have chosen to do a twist on the original pudding and use shin of beef and oxtail.

2. Fry all of the diced vegetables, garlic and thyme in the oil until soft, add mushrooms, red wine, tomato paste and stock, bring to the boil then pour over meat, cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 90 minutes (180). 3. Reduce sauce until it’s a sticky consistency leaving the beef, vegetables and mushrooms in it. 4. Remove the meat from the oxtail and add to the beef, chill for 30 minutes. 5. Combine all pastry ingredients ensuring not to over work (place in a refrigerator for 1 hour). Roll out 4 circles of pastry and place in pudding bowls, fill each bowl with equal amounts of filling and fold over the pastry until it is sealed, cover with foil and place in a steamer for 45 minutes. (If you do not have a steamer, make a water bath in a deep roasting tin and place in the oven for 60 minutes) SERVING Suggestions I recommend you serve them with garlic mash, braised red onions, sweet carrots and baby leeks. Happy cooking, Wayne Personal Chef Major Cuisine.

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Blue Ginger

On this cold winter evening after too much turkey we both decided to pay another visit to Blue Ginger, Cannock. We parked on the large free car park which is situated to the front of the restaurant and made our way inside. As we walked through the doors we were greeted by a warm inviting large modern bar area with large comfy leather sofas, which was great for the customers who were ordering a take away.

the finest in both food and service, and to our gratification Blue Ginger has been voted for the second year the Best Indian restaurant in Cannock and surrounding areas for 2013/2014 by the Midlands Balti Association (MBA), having also been awarded the Curry Cup which is the most prestigious award. This is the highest award given by the MBA, and you need to have received at least two awards before being considered for the Curry Cup, and must have consistent good food and first class service”. Blue Ginger were also granted a five star award, awarded earlier in the year by the local council for the outstanding achievement and contribution to the pursuit of excellent food hygiene and general standards, and have had a

We were welcomed into the restaurant by Abdul Karim the owner of Blue Ginger who explained that he and his staff have been running the restaurant for 2 years, and they have new and returning customers every week. Abdul said “Our aim is, and has always been, to provide 32

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fantastic award winning 2013 which will hopefully continue for 2014. We were shown to our window view table, and given the menus. Aziz the waiter asked if we would like to order drinks, we both opted for one of our favourites, a Kingfisher lager which is served on draught. Whilst browsing through the menu Aziz explained that all of the main dishes were 2 for 1 (Mon – Thurs when dining in the restaurant.) We both agreed that this was such a fantastic offer as this applied not only to the traditional Indian dishes, but also for the specials section of the menu which I must say sounded very tasty and with some dishes that I had never heard of. We were now very spoilt for choice!

Traditional starters are priced at £2.95 - £5.95 and fusion appetizers from £3.50 - £10.95. Main courses start at £5.95 - £10.95. Aziz returned to our table with popadoms and we both commented how different these were, they were not traditionally round shaped, but a smaller oval shape and the selection of pickles and chutney to accomplish them really got our taste buds going. Aziz was very helpful and asked what our preferences were and then recommended dishes to us. For starters I chose Korahi Kebab with my partner going for the Tandoori King prawn.

For our main courses I wanted to try a different dish, rather than a traditional, so off the specials I went for the chicken silsila which is chicken, onions, peppers and tomatoes, toasted in a clay oven and served with mushrooms and spiced with green herbs and served on a bed of noodles. My partner chose Muncharian Chicken which is lightly spiced strips of chicken breast, fried then cooked in a special hot sweet and tangy sauce We ordered a couple more Kingfishers, whilst our food was being prepared and we both mentioned how much we liked the décor which is very modern, spacious and contemporary. The tables are positioned perfectly so you are not too close to other diners, and the table we were sat on felt like our own private booth. There is a very relaxed feel and the staff are very polite, helpful and professional. Our starters arrived and they looked and tasted scrumptious!

We were both looking forward to our main dishes and when they came we were very impressed. Both dishes were beautifully presented and we couldn’t wait to tuck in! The chicken in both dishes was cooked to perfection and if we had to describe it in one word it would be ‘delicious!’ Once finished we both said that was quite possibly one of the best Indian meals we had been for. We were too full for deserts this time but finished our great evening with freshly ground coffee and mints. Blue Ginger is a fully licensed restaurant and caters for 120 diners.

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The Cannock ex-servicemen’s club male voice choirs Christmas 2013 season came to an end the day before Christmas Eve when a few members joined forces with South Staffs Age UK Cannock hospital Volunteers to entertain the in patients with some traditional carols.

“Giving back to the communities where we trade is important to us as we believe in putting our co-operative values and principles into action. We also wish to establish links with groups who benefit from the Fund so we can give additional support through our colleague volunteering programme, for example”.

As usual, the Choir was in great demand in the build up to Christmas with concerts and carol services at Shugborough Hall, Clubs and many Care Homes/Hospices, with the result we had to turn some concerts down.

The fund has been created from dormant share accounts and will make grants twice a year, covering the area where Midcounties trades. To apply for funding on a group’s behalf the applicant must be a member of the Midcounties Co-operative.

So if you need a choir for Christmas 2014, then early booking is recommended.

Please visit the Midcounties Cooperative website www.midcounties. coop to apply for a grant.

After the Christmas and New Year holidays, the choir will be back at its home at the Cannock Ex-Servicemen’s Club, Walsall Rd. Cannock, to start rehearsing for the 2014 season.

If anyone has ever thought of or wanted to join a choir, then perhaps now this is the time to do something about it, as existing choir members will be on equal terms with newcomers in learning new pieces.

During 2013 the choir were very lucky and grateful to receive a grant from the Midcounties Co-operative Community Fund for the purchase of new and replacement sheet music. So the choir are now able to add new pieces to its repertoire. Maxine Sharman, Head of Community Engagement at the Midcounties Cooperative, said: “We are delighted to be able to award this grant to the choir and to support them in the work they are doing in their community. Mid Counties Co-operative is all about supporting local people to find local solutions to local problems, by distributing money to people who really do and make 34

a difference for the future and help make communities more sustainable.

Being an Ex- Serviceman is not a requirement to join the choir and currently we only have four members who did military service. The Ex-Service name is just part of its history being the oldest choir existing in Cannock. The choir was formed in 1947 after the Second World War where members of the Ex-Servicemen’s Club used to gather around the Clubs piano and sing. This in turn led to the formation of the Choir. There is no requirement to be able to read music. Many of the choir can’t, others can. All that is needed is the ability to sing in tune, a commitment

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to practice on a Monday evening at 7.45pm, be available for concerts, and enjoy singing which in turn gives pleasure to those listening. Also it is said that singing is good for your well being. In its heyday the choir’s number were over 30 strong, winning many choir competitions. Sadly, most traditional Choirs suffer from recruitment, as Choirs are often thought as being old fashioned and for older people. But thankfully some recent Television Programmes have shown that Choirs are for everyone. We are a small choir numbering 13 (excluding our accompanist and musical director) .This allows us to be a friendly and easy going choir and able to perform at smaller venues such as weddings and parties. So if you would like to find out more of what’s involved in joining a choir, then please contact Patrick Warren on 01922-413489, or turn up on practice night at the Cannock Ex-Servicemen’s Club and listen to the choir in action. Anyone wishing to go further would then have a few weeks to settle in and be sat with an experienced Choir member who will show them the ropes. Then as and when you feel comfortable and confident you will be placed in the Choir where you are best suited in consultation with the Musical Director. This could be in the Top Tenors, Second Tenors, Baritones or Bass Sections. So why not give it a go. You never know you might just enjoy it.

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Salon La Mink Have you overspent over the festive season? Salon La Mink can make you look and feel fabulous for 2014 with an amazing offer! For February only we are offering 15% off any Colour service that’s taken with a cut and blowdry. Average colour usually £70.00 with discount £56.00 saving £14.00! This offer is available Monday to Friday only, please mention Staffordshire Outlook at time of booking.

In this edition Salon La Mink and the very talented hairdresser Russell Hickinbotham is going to be advising and answering a few hair questions, Russell says “I am going to share with you, through my experience and knowledge of hairdressing, my recommended product of the month and answering a few questions I have recently been asked by my clients. If you want any questions answered please get in touch! Here at Salon Mink we use Wella products, and my recommendation is the New Wella Professional’s Oil Reflections”. This new technology instantly conditions and protects hair for incredible smoothness and shine, without all the weight. Its unique formula has Macadamia Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, and Vitamin E, which is known for its natural antioxidant properties. This Oil instantly reveals the beautiful reflections of your hair colour, conditions the hair, and smoothens it to make it feel incredibly light and supple. This product can be used on damp hair for an instant lightweight smoothening effect, on wet hair before your blow dry for additional protection, or on dry hair after styling to give hair extra shine and to intensify colour reflection. Please call the salon to ask any further questions or to purchase this product. Sharon from the Staffordshire Outlook recently visited Salon La Mink. Sharon said ”I had visited the salon a few times on business and was so impressed with the surroundings of the beautiful barn conversion, that I would now book an appointment for a new hair-do. I was bored with my shoulder length hair so after a great consultation with Russell we both decided that I was going to have a sleek, chin length bob. The cut was amazing and exactly what I wanted, I left the salon looking and feeling a million dollars! I am not the best at styling my own hair; however Russell has shown me how to style my new bob and recommended the products to use, which has certainly made my hair look and feel great over the busy festive season. I will definitely be returning to Russell at Salon La Mink, and would recommend to anyone who wants a great hairdresser, in a gorgeous salon to visit.” 36

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Ask Russell the expert Q - I want to change my hair colour from dark brown to blonde, can I buy an off the shelf product to strip colour? A - Yes you can buy an off the shelf, BUT I would strongly advise you to seek professional help. It is not just a case of putting the colour eraser onto your hair, as that alone will not give you the desired colour/look. Worst case scenario it could permanently damage the structure of hair. Call me and book a consultation and I can advise you and hopefully transform the colour you desire! Q - Why is it important to get your hair cut by a professional? A - I can advise and help you choose the right style, that suits your face shape and lifestyle. Take into consideration the texture, the weight of your hair, how it falls and understanding the natural growth patterns. I can also advise products that will change the texture/appearance of your hair, if your hair is flat and lank, I can use products to make it big and bouncy. I can also recommend how to keep your style looking fabulous between appointments.

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Typical Before & After images (which have not been altered or changed) following combined BOTOX, Dermal Filler & MNT treatments which were applied approximately two thirds of the way through a treatment process. The Cottage Surgery not only utilise the skills of the West Midlands’ most respected & ground breaking injectable specialist surgeon, but also Laser technologies, MNT treatments, skin resurfacing methods & leading Cosmeceutical Skin Care regimes. This is to ensure the best effects and outcomes for our patients.

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o Botox or T s; n o ti c je In g in x la e Muscle R question? e th t a th Is – x to o B Not to The subject of Medical Aesthetics usually brings a plethora of opinions to the fore, so we thought at The Cottage Surgery, that having some of the science and history behind one common treatment fully explained, could lead to a more informed discussion taking place. Firstly we should recognise that there are two quite different injectable treatments available. This piece will focus on the muscle relaxing process using Botox. However, we should make it clear that we often advise a prospective patient who has come in asking for Botox, that in fact Dermal Fillers would suit their needs and satisfy their expectations more thoroughly, or indeed vice versa. To add a little further complication to this initial explanation, we should also say that more than 40% of our patients actually make use of both treatments. Perhaps now is the time to begin our delve into the science and history of Botox, that once more fully understood, will assist anyone considering this treatment to make a more informed choice. The injection of Botulinum toxin type A, or ‘Botox’, is the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the in the world. Even with its popularity, there are still many myths and misinformation about this procedure. The most common of these myths, and often perpetuated by elements

of the media, is that a patient using Botox is being injected with botulism, but this is NOT true. Scientific hats on, here is the background: In the UK, it has only been licenced for fully medical purposes, such as for Hyperhidrosis, (Excessive Sweating) and gained its first UK licenced for spasaming (non-medical term) specifically for children. Interestingly it has since been found to assist with some forms of migraine, & is now licenced for this. Clearly, as Botox has UK licences for the above, the lack of licensing for ‘aesthetic’ purposes in the UK, is not due any risk, perceived or otherwise, but due to the UK medical authorities general resistance to licencing drugs for use in the Medical Aesthetics’ field. So how does it actually work? When Botox is injected into a muscle that causes a wrinkle in the overlying skin when it contracts, paralysis of that muscle prevents the wrinkle from forming. The effects of Botox are most noticeable in dynamic wrinkles, or wrinkles that are only present when the muscle is able to contract. As we get older and lose elasticity in the skin, a permanent crease can form leaving a wrinkle that is noticeable even without muscle contraction. Botox does not get rid of these wrinkles, but may help soften them. It’s vital that we convey the world of difference between the original medical product produced by Allergan, and some the cheaper alternatives. These lower cost versions are often to be found in use at what the media like to call ‘Botox Parties’, or some lower priced unregulated places offering injections. Simply

put, the effect they produce will last less long, and to compound this shortening of effect, some unscrupulous provider’s also ‘water down’ the product injected into the unsuspecting patient, thus even further reducing the value gained from this supposedly ‘cheaper’ treatment. So, BEWARE, many individuals or companies offering cut-price Botox treatments inject smaller amounts, inferior products and at higher dilutions. This will substantially lower their costs, as well as reduce the overall effect and will reduce the time between treatments. Finally, for true peace of mind, seek out a company offering injections who also include a free two week review after each previous full treatment, so the doctor can assess the effect, and where required, can top-up or extend the treatment area to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. Next: The Cottage Surgery has chosen to join forces with the West Midland’s Premier ‘Injectable Specialist’ and plan to bring you details of his development of an amazing process of Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty, or commonly known as ‘Nose Jobs’ in everyday parlance . The benefit of the ‘Non Invasive’ procedure is that it will allow a patient to have the Rhinoplasty performed, and then not suffer the usual 3 to 5 weeks away from work or social life, by removing the need to suffer from very apparent swelling, bruising and bandages. Look out for a full and detailed explanation of this ‘game changing’ use of Dermal Fillers accompanying our next clinic announcement in the next edition of the Staffordshire Outlook. To arrange a friendly confidential consultation that is totally free and without obligation or to receive a Patient Guide about the treatment that interests you please call 01384 940498 or via www.cottage-surgery.co.uk

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This month we have teamed up with Lume Retreat to give one lucky reader the chance to win a course of Reflexology. At Lumé Retreat Wellbeing Spa complementary health therapies are our passion. Many people know little about complementary health treatments and why they may be beneficial to their health and wellbeing. These therapies take into account you as a whole person including health, diet and lifestyle. Therefore they are known also as holistic therapies. Here is a brief overview of two of our favourite therapies, Reflexology and Reiki.

Reflexology Reflexology is probably one of the most widely known and accepted treatments. It is used in conjunction with traditional medical treatments and is now used widely in palliative care and pregnancy care within the NHS. At Lumé our reflexology qualifications include Level 3 ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) and AOR (Association of Reflexologists). Therefore, you can be assured you are receiving the best care possible. The reflexology treatment dates back to Ancient Egypt, India and China. However, it was not until the 1930’s that reflexology as we know it was developed. Prior to your reflexology treatment the client is required to complete a medical and lifestyle history, this will enable the therapist to assess whether reflexology will be a suitable or effective treatment for the individual. The beauty of reflexology is that it is safe, there are no age restrictions, and few contra-indications to treatment. Reflexology is non-invasive and can be carried out on either the hands or feet depending upon client requirements. The client is required to remove shoes and socks before either sitting or lying

down on a treatment couch. Gentle finger pressure and manipulation is applied to the feet and lower legs paying attention to any areas identified as being imbalanced. There may be areas of initial discomfort but the therapist will make the treatment as comfortable and relaxing as possible by altering both pressure and technique. The principle behind the reflexology treatment is that each area of the foot and lower leg relates to an internal organ or system of the body. The theory is that by manipulating the corresponding area of the foot, the organ or system may be returned to a state of equilibrium. One reason for this may be that blood flow may be increased to the area, thus eliminating toxins through increased lymphatic drainage, increasing supply of nutrients and oxygen. It is also believed that the treatment stimulates the body’s own natural healing abilities and aids the free flow of energy throughout the body. There are many health conditions where reflexology may be beneficial, here are some examples: migraines, headaches, asthma, allergies, insomnia, sleep problems, skin disorders, PMT, menstrual problems, kidney and bladder problems, IBS, constipation, reduction in stress and anxiety, arthritis, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, sinus problems, Myalgic Encephalopathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis. If you have health benefits insurance, you may be able to claim for your reflexology treatments.

Reiki Reiki dates back about 10,000 years where it was originally used in Tibet, but was not introduced to the Western world until the 1970’s. Reiki is a pure energy science which is based on sound quantum physics. The word

Reiki is Japanese and translates as ‘universal life force energy’. The energy is transferred via the therapist to the client by placing the therapist’s hands at various points on or above the client’s body. The client remains fully clothed and the treatment can be performed with the client in a lying or seated position making it suitable for those with poor mobility. Some clients report experiencing hot or cold sensations. Reiki is widely used in palliative care and can be an addition to any other healing modality as it uses natural un-polarised energy which does not clash with other healing systems. Even patients who are seriously ill may benefit from Reiki as it may increase the body’s healing abilities and may improve vitality and healing ability. Reiki may also reduce side effects from conventional medical treatments, drugs and chemotherapy. The treatment is equivalent to 3 to 4 hours sleep. A Reiki treatment may be of benefit to clients suffering from: stress, tension, anxiety, grief, aches and pains, fatigue, low immune system, emotional issues, depression, chronic illness and acute conditions. We are also able to offer Reiki/Seichem and violet flame training courses.

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Indulge yourself and your partner this Valentine’s Day.

Choose from Reflexology or Reiki.

Melt away stress and tension with a couple’s back massage. You and your partner will be massaged side by side using only the finest warm organic coconut oil. To make your visit extra special you will receive 30 minutes in our aroma relaxation room where you can enjoy sparkling wine and strawberries.

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UltraSlim Clinics UltraSlim Clinics have introduced a new fat reduction and cellulite treatment and clients have been queuing out the door to avail of the new treatment after the many recent reviews from celebs including a recent article in the Daily Mail about The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton on speculation of how Kate managed her new flat tummy so soon after childbirth. The new UltraSlim LipoFreeze™ treatment uses Cryolipolysis technology which is a new noninvasive alternative to invasive Liposuction. Cryolipolysis is a slimming technique that uses controlled freezing or cooling to reduce fat bulges such as love handles and tummy fat with permanent results and promises a reduction of the treated area by up to 30% in a single session. The treatment is clinically proven and FDA approved. With their exclusive UltraSlim LipoFreeze™ machine, UltraSlim Clinics can now provide the same quality treatments as London’s Harley Street Clinics only at a fraction of the cost. Hanna McCormac from UltraSlim Clinics explains how. “Our exclusive UltraSlim LipoFreeze™ device uses 4 hand pieces, unlike most other clinics including the top clinics in London which only use 1 hand piece, therefore we are able to treat larger or 4 different areas simultaneously which means you receive more value for money in addition to reducing the need to return for more treatments.”

“For example, unlike traditional machines we can treat both upper and lower tummy during a single session or both ‘love handles’ and ‘bingo wings’ together, therefore you would only be charged a single fee for these areas rather than the need to return to have your left side completed then right side, which most clinics will charge an additional treatment fee for each treatment area for around £300-£800 per area. It also allows us to treat family members or couples together having up to 2 areas treated each simultaneously therefore reducing time and money for everyone involved. It’s because of this technology and capability that we can offer the most cost effective Cryolipolysis treatments in the Midlands. In addition, our clients can also benefit from having our UltraSlim Lipo™ Cavitation & Radio Frequency treatments at the very same time, which provides instant results to target other areas of unwanted excess fat.” After a very successful launch of the new treatment Hanna continues, “We have seen a phenomenal increase in bookings in the run up to Christmas with December fully booked within a week of launching the new fat freezing treatment and we have already taking bookings well into the New Year, as our regular clients know only too well this can be our peak period after we all over indulge during the festive season. Booking well in advance is strongly advised especially with the new fat freezing procedure as the demand grows daily for the Cryolipolysis treatments following the many recent articles in the media from celebrities who have had the treatments.”

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UltraSlim Clinics in Wolverhampton have also received a 5 STAR TREATMENT AWARD in recent months, as rated by patients on independent website WhatClinic. com following treatments of Ultrasound Cavitation & Radio Frequency with some pretty amazing ‘Instant Results’. In one of their reviews one client writes “Fantastic! I lost a massive 11.3 inches from my stomach after 3 sessions”, where others talk about stretch marks fading and the skin on their tummy being a lot firmer following treatments. You can read the full reviews with a simple Google search of ‘UltraSlim Clinics Reviews’. If you require any further information then visit their website at www.ultraslimclinics.com or give one of the team a call on 0844 288 7297.

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Shin Splints Treatment People suffering from Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome will feel pain on the inner border of the shin (medial Tibial border) during and following exercise. Most patients respond well to non-operative treatment. This involves rest, strengthening and stretching exercises, followed by a gradual return to exercise after symptoms subside. In order to help prevent recurrence of the condition, a bio-mechanical analysis (an analysis of posture at rest and during walking and running) with a chiropodist/ podiatrist can be very useful. This will pick up any factors that may be making a person susceptible to Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, so that they can be corrected before a return to activity. Muscle imbalance and leg length inequality are frequent causes of mal-alignment that can be picked up during an assessment. A common cause of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome is pes planus (flat feet) or pronated foot position (a lowered arch). These would

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be identified during bio-mechanical analysis. Over pronation is the uncontrolled lowering of the arch of the foot during motion. This puts increased strain on the Tibialis Posterior muscle which pulls on the inside of the shin and can produce pain. Arch supporting Orthotics/insoles can be very effective in remedying this problem.

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The Donna Louise Children’s Hospice would like to thank the very generous people who came to the Donna Louise children’s Hospice stall in Stafford Market. It was manned by volunteers from the Stafford Friends Group of Donna Louise Children’s Hospice on the

7th and 14th December. On sale were homemade cakes, jams, chutneys a tombola and gifts which raised a total of £840.00. Our thanks also goes to Jeremy Lefroy, MP for coming along and supporting us. We would also like to thank the Market Staff for their support.

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Colwich Playgroup Christmas came early for Colwich Playgroup this year in the form of a generous donation by Amazon UK of Rugeley, who contributed a large box of new toys to update the setting’s resources for the children. General Manager Henry Low and Amazon employees Sara Elwell and Rachel Jones visited the setting in December to help Santa at his busiest time by delivering some special gifts. They enjoyed seeing the group in operation, participating in morning registration and helping to try out some of the new toys, which included a large train track. Manager Louise Lewis said “We are extremely grateful to Amazon for their generous donation to update our resources and delighted that their team were able to make time to visit and see at first-hand how valuable this help is to us.” The children also presented Mr Low with a special thank you card for the Amazon

employee group who had chosen the local charitable organization as one they wished to help. Colwich Playgroup is a community pre-school playgroup which accepts children aged 2-4 and operates during term time from Colwich Community Hall and is Ofsted rated Good. Enquiries and visits are welcomed. For more information, telephone 01889 883400.

dge! Silent Guides in Penkri If you have ever met the 2nd Penkridge Guides then it would be difficult to imagine them silent for just 2 minutes, let alone the whole 90 minutes that they were challenged with in a recent sponsored silence!

In response to the Typhoon disaster in the Philippines, the 2nd Penkridge Guide Leaders challenged their Guides to go a whole 90 minutes without talking in a sponsored silence! Amazingly all 38 Guides that were able to attend the evening managed to complete this feat, whilst taking part in some fantastic activities put on by Toni, Jess and Imogen who are working towards their Baden Powell award.

attempting to communicate and participate in activities whilst also staying silent, but also developing an understanding of the effects of the disaster in the Philippines and the everyday difficulties that people face there.

proud’ of what their Guides have managed to achieve, having raised over £590, enough money to send a Shelter Box ‘new start’ kit directly to the Philippines which will immediately aid the Pilipino people with their struggles.

The night was a tremendous success, with the Guides having great fun

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You can make a real difference this New Year by doing something that only takes a few minutes and you could save a child’s life. Essington raised mother, Vicki Martini (nee Hathaway), her sister Charlotte and the Bailey family (Diffusion retailers) have launched an appeal encouraging people to do something amazing by registering as stem cell donors. Vicki’s baby daughter Margot was diagnosed with Leukaemia on 7

October 2013, at just 14 months old. On arrival at Great Ormond Street Hospital she required an immediate exchange transfusion (new blood) and initially spent ten days in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit on life support. Margot has an extremely rare form of blood cancer which has dual lineage – both Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). The consultant haematologist told Margot’s family that he has only seen three such cases in the last ten years. Margot needs a stem cell donation from someone with a similar tissue type as hers, in order to survive. If you’re aged between 17-55 and are in general good health, you can register as a potential stem cell donor. A simple swab of your cheek will tell if you’re a match and you could save the life of Margot or someone just like her. Caroline Portlock of Delete Blood Cancer UK said “Many blood cancer patients can only survive if, somewhere in the world, someone with the same tissue characteristics in their blood is willing to donate some stem cells (sometimes called ‘bone marrow’ because they originate and are formed in our bone marrow). That is why every

single new donor counts, since it is very rare that two people have almost identical tissue types. The more people that sign up to join the register, the more people can be matched together, and the more lives can be saved”. Please join us and swab for Margot on Sunday 23rd February 2014 between 10am and 4pm, at The Mount Hotel, Mount Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton WV6 8HL. Or make a difference now and simply register as a stem cell donor online: www.deletebloodcancer.org.uk Margot’s uncle, Durand Bailey said “we aren’t asking anyone for money but are instead calling for people to do something benevolent and to stand together against blood cancer. Please help save a life; it could be my Niece Margot’s or someone else’s. Register. Swab. Save a life. Thank you very much.” On behalf of Margot and all her family:

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How pleased would you be if you could provide made to measure education for your child? Or on the other hand, how much would you appreciate it if your child was able to measure up to the standards of any higher educational institution or workplace? With so many restrictions on what we can and can’t do in schools it is refreshing that as an independent school we can still adapt the curriculum to provide the best fit for your child. We regularly throw in an extra GCSE where there is a particular skill. Like Meghan who has recently joined the school in year 8 after a year in France. She will take her GCSE this year after a few lessons to polish her writing skills. Or Charlotte who has decided that she would like to take Music GCSE in a year just for fun. We have been known to add an extra A Level where someone wants to study more than the usual four. Similarly we occasionally reduce the number of GCSEs for example when a child is struggling with Dyslexia. We can offer unusual combinations and we tailor your child’s curriculum to get what we know are the best results for them. In short we have the experience

to know what the right decision is when it comes to subjects. In a school where the children are known by all and are treated as individuals they cannot hide at the back of a class nor evade the issue if they are not working hard. However the focus is not just on education. Our children become well rounded young adults who expect to do their best at all times. They have ambitions to do the best that they can. Some have very specific aims like Felicia who wants to be a vet. She was almost written off as a failure at her previous school and was told she would never pass

Maths GCSE. Now she is studying five A levels including Maths and only last week received her first offer of a university place to become a vet. She, like many others will take their experience here at Chase Grammar and will measure up well to the needs of the wider world as they take their next steps in life. So how do we raise expectations and make sure that children achieve their full potential? It may seem odd but we make the work easy. We start with the very basic skills and we work at these until they are secure. We create secure foundations for all the future knowledge that will sit upon these foundations. This builds confidence and develops the right skills for the future. Higher up the school we encourage students to try. Universities may say that they only require three A levels for entry to the courses but if you aim at four or even five, you are more likely to get what you need and if you get more, then it will only impress employers more. In a way it is like the old adage “If you want something doing, ask a busy person”. We like our students to be kept busy. Those who achieve more are those who aim high and try to accomplish more.

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Based on sheer enthusiasm and tremendous progress of my other children: Joanna and Greg, I would like to ask whether it would be possible to start KS-3 tuition for my youngest daughter Alinka. She is in year 8 at the very same school of St. Thomas Aquinas. Hoping for the favourable response, Mrs Torlinski I received my results for the Romeo and Juliet and Midsummer Nights Dream, my mark was 37/40 which i am very happy with. Obviously I would never have achieved this without you so thank-you sir. Thank-you, Alex

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remember us in their will or make regular donations through their workplace; the many customers who year on year visit our shops either as customers or donating items to sell; and of course the many volunteers who offer their time free of charge so that we can provide the very best level of care to hundreds of families across the Black Country. Compton Hospice would not be able to carry out the incredible work it does were it not for your support. Without your kindness, generosity and support we would not receive such heart-warming feedback as this from the people for whom we care: “If I’ve needed Compton, they have been there for me.” “Knowing that you are getting the right help, from professionals that will take you on the right path – I couldn’t ask for anything more than that.” “It’s just a lovely place to be, and without it I wouldn’t be as positive as I am now about my condition.” “Compton Hospice has given me the help, support and care that I needed at a very troubled time in my life. Without it I don’t know what I would have done.”

Over the last year Compton Hospice has supported in excess of 2000 patients and families affected by life limiting illnesses. As an organisation we have worked hard to maintain an excellent level of care for our patients and making a difference to people’s lives at a very difficult time. We do this by treating people, not conditions, whether their needs are physical, psychological, social or spiritual. Each year we provide our care and support to patients and families free of charge. The cost of delivering such care amounts to just under £6 million per year of which we only receive a third from government. This means we need to raise approximately £4 million ever year in order for us to be able to keep our services running. Although this may seem an incredible amount of money, people forget that the hospice not only cares for people in the inpatient unit (ward), but also in our Woods Therapy Day Centre as well as out in the community. Our Community Nurse Specialists and Hospice at Home team made over 6,500 visits to patients in their homes this year. We are therefore incredibly grateful to everyone who contributes to raising much needed funds on our behalf in order to keep our services running. We are always delighted to hear of the different ways people have gone about fundraising and our eternal thanks and gratitude go to all of you – from those who take part in our various events or choose to organise their own fundraising activities; the many businesses and company’s who adopt us as their charity partners; the trusts and grant making bodies who offer their support to the hospice; those who chose to 50

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“Once again, thank you so much for your support of Compton Hospice. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year - we very much hope you will continue to support us in the years to come.”

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Crucial s e is a R y rt a P s a m st Chri Cash For Charity Business people from across the region came together for one of Stafford’s most hotly anticipated Christmas parties, where they demonstrated their goodwill by raising vital funds for a local children’s hospice.

a signed Stoke football shirt and a luxurious beauty treatment – in aid of the Donna Louise Trust.

The sold-out black tie event, which was held at the Top of the World conference and banqueting suite at Couture nightclub, featured the UK’s number one soul band, The Real Thing, and saw guests enjoy a Champagne reception, sumptuous four-course Christmas dinner and a disco. As part of the evening’s festivities, there was a raffle and an auction – with prizes such as

“Christmas is a time for giving, and guests dug deep into their pockets and raised more than £700 for the Donna Louise Trust on the night – helping to fund specialist care and support services for children with a shortened life expectancy and their families.”

Mark Stancer, Operations Manager at the Newport Road venue, said: “The turnout at the event was fantastic and we were absolutely delighted to welcome so many familiar faces from the local business community, including MP for Stafford, Jeremy Lefroy.

Held in the Top of the World banqueting and conference suite, The

Legendary Real Thing Christmas Party echoed the success of the venue’s first event which was held earlier this month and sold out in record time. Taking on Couture’s original name from the early 1980s, the Top of the World suite provides guests access to three unique rooms, a dedicated events team, and renowned catering service. Styled to bring the ultimate wow factor, it offers an inspiring and unique venue that is perfectly suited to stage an event or function which will be remembered for all the right reasons. From a corporate briefing or press launch, right through to a gala dinner or awards ceremony, the suite’s dedicated team are on-hand to ensure every event runs smoothly and seamlessly, with guaranteed service and attention to detail that is second-to-none.

For more information, please visit: www.topoftheworldbanqueting.co.uk or call 01785 246914.

L/R: Director of Lilac Films Ltd and Local Director of Business for Breakfast Stafford, Steve Cranston, HR Consultant and Owner of Evergreen HR, Sue Green, and Kate Cranston (University of Stafford)

L/R: Managing Director of Zen Communications, Felicity Wingrove, Director of Horizons Consultants, Alan Adams, and PR Manager at Zen Communications, Becky Johns

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L/R: Christine Smith and Laura Smith from the Donna Louise Trust

L/R: Managing Director of Couture Leisure, Graham Pinches, MP for Stafford, Jeremy Lefroy, and Operations Manager at Couture, Mark Stancer

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ration Celebrations to es R & n tio ta di re cc Shorade’s Mclaren A

Local business; Shorade Accident Repair Centre based in Cannock recently hosted a Mclaren open morning in Shorade’s new state of the art Customer Experience Centre and Aluminium/ Carbon Fibre workshop to celebrate Shorade’s recent McLaren accreditation as an authorised Body repairer. The event was tailored to celebrate “all things McLaren”, local McLaren dealership McLaren Birmingham donated a selection of demonstrators and McLarens to display including the McLaren MP4-12C’s and MP412C Spider, the team from McLaren Birmingham were also present for the morning, showing guests around the display vehicles and answering questions on the McLaren range, ownership and maintenance. Special guest Rob Garofall; Pro-driver from Pure McLaren/ McLaren GT was also on hand throughout the morning talking to guests about how he began his career in racing, highlights and driving experiences available at Pure McLaren for owners and enthusiasts. A selection of refreshments were available on the morning in Shorade’s conference facility where a mix of McLaren presentations and episodes from the McLaren racing animation: Tooned were projected on the big screen. Guests were shown demonstrations by the technicians at Shorade on Painting techniques and processes, Superior waxing treatments/ car care and Wheel refurbishments. The team from Shorade were happy answering questions and showing guests an insight into what happens in the workshops at Shorade. One of the highlights of morning which guests thoroughly enjoyed was the

time trials competition with McLaren racing simulators positioned in the Aluminium workshop. The competition winner Jason Lycett, received a box of Celebrations and was a guest from the Multi Marque Car Club - Auto Adrenalin UK, Well done Jason! Other winners from the morning included Mr & Mrs Mason who were entered into the guest list raffle; winning a Superior waxing treatment with the retails value of £300.00 as demonstrated on the day. Guests included a friendly mix of Shorade’s customers and BRDC members, members of the Auto Adrenalin club, Automotive photographers, friends from Hiscox Insurance with guests; Racing champion George Richardson with his family, McLaren Life, Club Mulholland, Silverstone members and friends of Hagerty Insurance, McLaren Birmingham and Motor Passion. The team at Shorade would like to thank all guests for visiting Shorade and making the McLaren accreditation a memorable one! The team at Shorade would like to give a special thanks to our friends at McLaren Birmingham who supported the event, donated demonstrators to display for the day and joined the team at the McLaren open morning with Shorade. The event was captured by local automotive photographers and enthusiasts Stuart and Harry Theobald from Stutheo and HJT Automotive Photography, Robert James from Robert James Automotive Photography, Lee Warner who provided the Simulator Racing for the day which were a huge success and local caterers Sara & Lara from Eatso who were all fabulous to work with.

In other news; following Shorade’s recent win of Porsche Cars Great Britain’s #911Restoration challenge with Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield - celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911; Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield and Shorade Accident Repair Centre displayed the winning Porsche 911 964 Carrera 2 Coupe with Porsche Club Great Britain at the Lancaster Insurance Motor Show, NEC. The display of the Porsche 911 964 Carrera 2 coupe generated a huge amount of positive feedback from Porsche owners, Classic owners, Industry professionals and Automotive enthusiasts. The Motor Show took place over three days and was the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts that have been following the Restoration journey since July to see it up close. All visitors had the opportunity to sit behind the wheel, talk to both teams from Shorade and Porsche Centre Sutton Coldfield and see the restoration galleries as well as take away literature featuring the project and information on celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Porsche 911 and Restorations newsletters. If you would like further details on the restoration project including links for the Classic Motorshows feature on the Porsche can be found at: www. shorade.co.uk/tag/911restoration/ Shorade are manufacturer approved to repair McLaren, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, Volkswagen and Volkswagen light commercial vehicles, SEAT, Skoda, MercedesBenz, Nissan and have specialist experience with additional marques and niches including Classic cars. If you would like information relating to bodywork and accident repair or Shorade’s specialist services including; wheel refurbishment, geometry alignment, customisations, superior waxing and conference facilities or would like to visit Shorade’s new Customer Experience Centre please contact 01543 462240 or visit www.shorade.co.uk.

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Vauxhall’s all-new model, the ADAM, perfectly epitomises the customised car. With over a million combinations possible, this car is literally a blank canvas, ready to be customised. It is available in 12 unusually named colours such as ‘Purple Fiction’, ‘White My Fire’ and Papa Don’t Peach’ to get your imagination bursting out of the twinkling star-effect roof headliner design (if you choose). The ADAM is available in three trims, Jam (for the fashionable and colourful types), Glam (for the elegant and sophisticated) and Slam (for the racy and sporty). The combinations cover all areas of the car – design, style and comfort. Choose the seat cover material, alter the pedal design or include foot-well coloured lights. The changes we make to our cars reflect the passion we have for them and creative ways to instill our character, proving that cars, today, are generally not left in a one-size fits all state.

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On the road prices include number plates, delivery, Vehicle Excise Duty, first registration fee, VAT and metallic paint where applicable. Offer is subject to: orders or registrations between 10 January and 31 March 3014; availability and is available to private individuals. All other sales categories are excluded; cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Prices shown are list price at time of publication, for details refer to Vauxhall’s current price guide. UK-supplied vehicles only. Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty covers lifetime ownership of first registered keeper, 100,000 mile limit. Terms and conditions apply. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. Finance offer based on an annual mileage of 6000 miles.

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ss Country ro C 0 4 V o lv o V : d er H e Not of th by Rob Taylor

Rob Taylor gets behind the wheel of the new Volvo V40 Cross Country for an education in how the Swedes succeed where others fail. History has not been kind to the big old Volvos of the late eighties and early nineties: those designed with a ruler and set square, driven almost exclusively by Geography teachers and beloved by Fido for boot-space alone. Stronger than Hercules and packing more metal than Metallica, they were at all times - not just during a thunderstorm - the safest place to be on the road, but never the coolest. Yet today’s Volvo is a different matter. Today anyone behind a wheel emblazoned with the now Chinese-owned Swedish marque’s logo can consider themselves cooler than a snow-topped Scandinavian pine tree. Buying a Volvo is demonstrably intelligent and left-field and implicitly shows taste and discerning, as opposed to pack-following. Though not quite a Swedish sex-bomb, the new Volvo V40 T5 Cross Country SE Lux Nav AWD is a handsome machine which perfectly captures the zeitgeist. But with a Scandinavian twist. And the best thing is, sensible-shoes car buyers still have all of the very latest crash and safety technology to protect them, because Volvo still leads the field in this arena. The latest addition to the V40 line-up, the Cross Country is, in effect, a £1,000 cosmetic pack which tacks a roof rack, chunky plastic bumpers, side-skirts and skid-plates onto the standard model, giving it a rugged, automotive Country Casuals look. But it’s not all lip-service to off-road pretension. When allied to the range-topping £33,875 T5 model, the V40 is all-wheel-drive and commands the road with unerring levels of grip. Stable in all weather and with a supple and absorbent suspension set-up which is more than able to keep every pothole and road gremlin out of the cabin, this leviathan can hit 60 mph from zero in six seconds and reach 146 mph, courtesy of the same 254 bhp, 265lb ft torque 2.5 litre turbo petrol engine made famous by the old Ford Focus ST. Heavier than a normal V40, the Cross Country also rides 40mm higher and it is from this lofty and regal throne that you survey the symphony of ergonomic genius at work inside. Everything is precisely where it ought to be. Like the very best kind of butler, the V40 keeps a very well organised and logically laid-out cabin. Every switch is exquisitely tactile and within easy reach; everything is well lit and intelligently set up; everything is beautifully crafted and of the highest quality. Thank you, Jeeves. 58

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You may not buy this car with your heart but for your head, it’s a no-brainer - that is, if you are loathe to mix it with the enfeebled dullards who covet anything German just because Mr and Mrs Next-Door own one. Admittedly this particular T5 model will not be for everyone: it may offer a respectable combined fuel economy figure of 34 mpg, produce just 194 g/km of Co2 and be packed with gizmos like Hill Descent Control et al, but with added options it’s easy to nudge the price-tag up to around £40,000. And despite its considerable power plant and five-cylinder burble, it’s not a sporty vehicle - even with its clever six-speed Geartronic automatic gearbox - and will thus be judged on cost alone. However, choose the 1.6 litre D2 and - though shorn of all-wheel-drive - you have a compelling package, with the V40 range starting at £22,595. Like Swedish actress Greta Garbo who always did it her way and desired only to be “left alone” - the Volvo V40 is the individualist’s choice.

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ivic Tourer C ew N ff O s er ov C e th Honda Takes The sleek exterior design of the new Civic Tourer houses a spacious interior which delivers exceptional versatility and functionality. It features Honda’s innovative Magic Seat system and offers a class leading boot space of 624 litres with the rear seats in place, up to the window line. This expands to 1668 litres with the rear seats down and up to the roof. The Civic Tourer will be available with the choice of two engines; the new 1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series and the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission. The introduction of a brand new Adaptive Damper System (ADS) will help to enhance stability and comfort under varying load and driving conditions. Developed and designed in Europe, allowing Honda’s European R&D team to lead the creative and technical design process, the new Civic Tourer will be launched in Europe in early 2014. It will be built at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility in Swindon alongside the hatchback variant and the CR-V and Jazz. Functionality & Form: No compromise on design or space “I am very proud of the Civic Tourer’s sporty, sleek and dynamic proportions, which somewhat hide the car’s true functionality and versatility. To achieve true utility on a compact car, you have to consider how to make the most of the space in the cabin, which generally also affects the design. Due to the clever platform of the Civic, we had freedom to optimise the package. The end result is a car that has almost a sports-car silhouette. For me, the strength of the car is the synergy of functionality, versatility, and dynamic expression.” Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer. The exterior design of the Civic Tourer is sleek and sporty, its distinctive style is defined by a bold line that runs continuously from the front A-pillar to the D-pillar creating the impression of a floating roof line. The glass of the rear quarter window has been extended to cover the body work of the D-pillar and the rear door sash has been raised by 17mm compared to the Civic hatchback to create this bold styling line. “At first glance it is clear that the Civic Tourer does not look like other Wagons. Recently-launched cars have tended to follow a similar style. The Civic Tourer has a different balance and appeal.” Adrian Killham, Large Project Leader, Civic Tourer. Behind this sleek and sporty design is a hidden versatility that offers clever functionality and unrivalled practicality. The Civic Tourer benefits from the same unique centre fuel tank layout used in the Civic hatchback. The fuel tank is located under the front seats allowing the Civic Tourer to

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offer unparalleled interior space and Honda’s clever Magic Seats. This new model offers class leading boot space across both the C and D segments1. The cargo area will accommodate two full-size mountain bikes or three largesized Samsonite cases with the tonneau cover pulled over. • 624 litres2 boot volume (Rear seats in place, up to the window line) • 1668 litres2 boot volume (Rear seats down, up to roof) There is also a very handy hidden compartment perfect for storing the tonneau cover when it is not needed. Furthermore, there is additional under floor storage in the boot which makes carrying tall objects in the boot easy, plus the height of the loading lip has been reduced by 137mm* compared to the Civic hatchback to facilitate effortless loading. Honda’s unique Magic Seats deliver further practicality and space within the Civic Tourer, enabling a range of seating configurations for maximum versatility.The rear seats fold down in one easy movement, and the interior trunk floor of the Civic Tourer has been raised compared to the hatchback to create a completely flat area when the seats are folded down. The rear seat cushions can also be flipped up to reveal ample floor space for carrying tall objects. A 60:40 split in the seat base offers even more options for carrying both people and cargo and provides an alternative load area if access via the tailgate is limited. Driving Performance: Advanced and Efficient Technology The Civic Tourer will be available with the1.6 i-DTEC engine from the Earth Dreams Technology series or the 1.8 i-VTEC engine in manual or automatic transmission.

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As the colder weather approaches Four Ashes Renault Specialists are offering free winter checks on your vehicle. This includes the following, an Antifreeze condition check, Battery check/test and a visual inspection of your braking component and tyres.

Our Battery replacements start from £48 inc. vat (free fitting) 3 year warranty

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Our Brake pad replacements start from £48 inc. vat. Our tyre prices start from £38 each fitted & balanced inc. vat. So be prepared as best as you can be and give us a call too book your free appointment. Did you know almost all Renaults require their Cambelt replacing every 5 Years?

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their 5 year scheduled replacement and the cambelt has failed; this in turn has caused severe engine damaged resulting repair costs in excess of £1000. This as you can imagine has caused much inconvenience and expense to the customer. After speaking to our customers it appeared that most of them didn’t realise that the cambelt had to be done every 5 years or that they didn’t realise how important it was and how much damage it did when it failed. If you are unsure if yours has been changed or have no history of it being done, it’s better to be safe than sorry and get it replaced as soon as possible. Prices for Cambelt kit replacements start from only £199 all in, using genuine Renault parts. Please call with your full registration number for the exact costing for your vehicle. We are offering our customers a 10% discount on all Service and MOT packages and 10% off all Cambelt replacements with the voucher attached, please bring your voucher to have your discount applied.

FOUR ASHES RENAULT SPECIALISTS 10% OFF ALL SERVICES & MOT (BOOKED TOGETHER) and CAMBELT REPLACEMENTS Valid until 28.02.2014

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Cllr Mark Winnington, Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure with Staffordshire County Council and local bus user George Grundy

People in Stafford now have another great reason for taking the bus with the introduction of scheduled information display screens. Electronic display screens will be fitted to 20 bus stops in Stafford, giving people scheduled arrival times for their bus journeys. The initiative is being rolled out by Staffordshire County Council as part of the £4m Inspiring New Travel Options project to get more people using greener travel in the town. In partnership with local bus companies and with the screens up and running, the next stage of the project in Spring / Summer 2014 will see the introduction of Real Time Passenger Information, giving people actual arrival times of their bus to the nearest minute. 64

Cllr Mark Winnington, Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure with Staffordshire County Council said: “This is a real added bonus for the thousands of bus passengers that use Stafford’s buses every week, and yet another reason to start using the town’s public transport network. “The introduction of the new displays and our imminent move to real time information is very exciting and will make a real difference to those people who use the local bus network. Knowing exactly what time the next bus will arrive will allow people to plan their journey better, and you’ll be able to get the real time information at the bus stop or on your smart phone. “The more reliable and attractive we can make public transport, the more likely we are to get people to use it and that’s what our INTO project is all about.” 21-year-old George Grundy from tittensor is one bus user looking

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forward to the new screens. George said: “I use the bus to commute to and from work every weekday and the new electronic screens make me feel more confident and assured about when my service will arrive or when to expect it, as well as confirming I am at the right stop. “I use the app on my smartphone to check the bus timetables before I leave the house in the mornings and I am especially looking forward to when real time information on services will be available. As this is sure to make travelling on the buses more reliable.” The INTO project is funded by the Department for Transport and is all about encouraging people to adopt more sustainable, greener travel around Stafford. The scheme aims to reduce traffic congestion into the town, making it easier for people to walk, cycle or use public transport to travel to work, training or leisure, reducing carbon emissions in the process.

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01785 782010

St. Dominic’s High School for Girls

01902 850248

Browning Street Pharmacy

01785 252541

St. Johns C.E (C) Primary School

01785 251960

Cornwell’s Chemist

01785 250151

St. Leonards Primary School

01785 356890

Lloyds Pharmacy

01785 225851

St. Michael’s C of E First School

01785 712344

Rowland’s Pharmacy

01785 212707

St. Pauls C.E (C) Primary School

01785 356634

Stafford Grammar School

01785 249752

The Grove Primary School

01785 356412

The Co-operative Pharmacy

0500 970348

White House Pharmacy

01785 712829

Wolverhampton Road Pharmacy

01785 258181

COUNCILS

& Nursery Units Tillington Manor Primary School

01785 356880

Penkridge Parish Council

01785 714157

Vernon Lodge Preparatory School

01785 850568

Staffordshire Borough Council

01785 619000

Wolgarston High School

01785 788400

Staffordshire County Council

03001 118000

Yarlet School

01785 286568

South Staffordshire District Council

01902 696000

Staffordshire Parish Council Association 01785 277499

DENTISTS Elite Dental Clinic

01543 505070

HOSPITALS Stafford Hospital

01785 257731

Rowley Hall Hospital

01785 238600

Nuffield Private Hospital (Wolverhampton) 01902 267644

EDUCATION All Saints Church of England (VA) Primary School, Bednall

01785 355540

Blessed William Howard Catholic School 01785 244236 Blessed Mother Teresa’s Catholic Primary School

01785 356405

Brooklands School

01785 251399

Castlechurch Primary School

01785 356772

Chase Grammar (Formely Chase Academy) 01543 501800 Copsewood Primary School

01785 258482

Doxey Primary School

01785 356100

John Wheeldon County Primary School 01785 356636

POST OFFICES Cannock Road Post Office

01785 661836

Charnley Road Post Office

01785 252624

Great Haywood Post Office

01889 881213

Highfields Post Office

01785 241799

Littleworth Post Office

01785 223769

Midlands Co-operative Post Office

01785 216880

Penkridge Post Office

01785 712201

Stone Road Post office

01785 252103

King Edward VI High School

01785 258546

Marshbrook First School

01785 712780

Parkside Primary

01785 617205

In an emergency always call 999

Penkridge Middle School

01785 355545

For general enquiries:

Princefield First School

01785 714050

Staffordshire Police

St. Anne’s Catholic Primary School

01785 663128

Staffordshire Fire Service

LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS

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British Heart Foundation

15 50/51

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18/19 13

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Standeford Garden Construction 12

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